Jimboy's Tacos

1420 29th St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Michelle M. writes: Doesn't matter what lies between or on top of these fried shells. Perhaps a heap of shredded, 110lb fluorescent pink cardstock. I wouldn't flinch. I just miss these shells and the grease and the fine, salty dusting of parmesan that rode in on 'em.

Healthy Habits Fitness & Yoga Studio

2224 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Sabrina F. writes: After my first pilates class at Healthy Habits, I could not walk/run/bend/move for 1.5 days. The pilates class at 5:30 lasts for an hour and during that hour the instructor takes every part of our bodies and BEATS THEM UP.  But, in a good way. My…

Prevues-A Fashion Fetish

2417 K St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Roachie D. writes: Prevues is a hidden gem in midtown.

The story caters to a multitude of clientele, the majority of which are exotic dancers.  

If you're squeamish, don't let this little factoid keep you from comming here, as the selection of stuff is not to be beat.…

Queen of Tarts Bakery Cafe

3608 McKinley Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816

Ally D. writes: This shop is close in proximity to my home, so I usually will walk over, grab what I need and head over to McKinley Park to enjoy the weather.

It's a bit of a spartan coffee shop, but still has that nice neighborhood feel to it.  The coffee there is…

Beyond the Proscenium Productions

1713 25th St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Roachie D. writes: So I'm a wee bit biased, as I worked with BPP and Sacramento Theatre Experiment.

But this much I know is true:

They are the ONLY people in Sacramento doing experimental work like this.

If you want theatre that is interesting, different, and maybe even a…

Mixed Bag

2405 K St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Michelle L. writes: Thank goodness for Mixed Bag!

Looking for a gift to get that person that is such a pain in the a$$ to shop for because they (1) buy what they want, when they want it  or (2) are pickier than all get out or (3) are just difficlut in general?  Then this…

Choice's

2231 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Ally D. writes: If you're pro-choice, a feminist or think pretty much think President Skippy's an idiot. This is the shop for you.  

The shop's stocked with  cute artwork, cards and jewelry ( a nice place to pick up gifts) AND political tchotchkes (stickers, bumpers,…

Western Feed & Pet Supply Inc

1600 34th St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Cyndi L. writes: If heaven had an urban feed store, it might just be Western Feed.

I was raised a country girl, complete with having pet chickens (versus the ones we ate) and being able to watch livestock be born. So, when I moved to Sac and saw "Feed Store" in the…

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California

3835 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Kitty C. writes: Harvard educated with great taste and very nice, these doctors have set up quite a practice for themselves. They did an amazing job on my stretch marks. I think what I like best about this practice, however, is that they are very interested in…

O Street Aquarium

3000 O St
Sacramento, CA 95816

David M. writes: A wondeful aquarium store to check out. The staff here are extremely friendly and knowledgable, so don't be afraid to pop a question if you do have one. Their reef tanks are wonderful with many different types of coral selection. Plus they got a…

La Trattoria Bohemia

3649 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Alan S. writes: I like this place.  There's just something about this place that makes me feel like giving it 4 bright and shiny stars.  

I really like the potato pancakes (Czech and Bohemian), pizza and beer (although not all together).  The goulash is okay.  The…

Sargent's House of Coffee

1121 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816

Matt H. writes: A minimalist menu--coffee, tea, espresso drinks, and baked goods.  They're not trying to be all things to all people, but they do the coffee and tea thing very well.  The coffee is fantastic--they make it in a french press and it's quite strong.  The…

Kru Restaurant

2516 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

D-shiz L. writes: The chefs here at Kru watch way too much Iron Chef, especially the Japanese ones.  I should know b/c I watch way too much of that program myself with Chef Morimoto being the f*#n shit.  Eating here made me feel like a judge on that show, with me…

Rose M. Giudicessi

2701 I St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Ken B. writes: Rose is incredibly gifted.  I received Bowen Therapy from her a while back.  Her style is gentle and precise.  I would feel old emotions hidden in muscle tension come up, and then just slide away.  I laughed.  I cried.  It was better than Cats.

Merlino's Freeze

3200 Folsom Blvd
Ste B
Sacramento, CA 95816

Delilah P. writes: One of the flavors of my childhood. Don't mess around with anything but the orange. A day without Merlino's is a day without sunshine!

California Precision Service

1714 28th St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Mattie P. writes: Thank goodness for California Precision Services.  My beloved old Pentax K1000 had been used and abused for nearly 20 years and it wasn't working right.  It felt crunchy  - I can't think of a better way to describe it  - when I advanced and rewound…

Eating at home

Sacramento, CA 95817

LEON L. writes: Lately I've been enjoying making and eating meals at home more than going out somewhere.  There's something about that personal touch and the satisfaction you get when everything tastes better than any meal you could get anywhere else.

Plus it's…

40 Acres Art Gallery

3428 3rd Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95817

Kari S. writes: 40 Acres brings art to the people.

I happened to be wandering by and saw a bunch of folks congregating around the front door; as it turns out they were holding a reception that was free and open to the public.  I was surprised to see an offering of…

Uptown Cafe

1121 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

janine m. writes: If you like down to earth people, lovely American comfort foods and a yuppie free environment, oh boy, then you are going to love the Uptown Cafe!  Come by for breakfast and lunch for the best greasy spoon food I've ever tasted, or come by for dinner…

Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant

1901 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815

Tiffany T. writes: Used to eat here all the time when I lived in Sacramento. They have real cokes from Mexico, which come in these huge frosty bottles and taste better then American cokes in my opinion. I love their fajitas and they do good enchiladas too. The decor is…

New World Bakery

1713 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: 5 stars you say?  $1 for a 16 oz bag of the most fresh and delightful fortune Cookie flops I've tried.  It's a little unassuming hole-in-the-wall  fortune cookie factory, between R and Q St, but if you have a bloodhound nose like me - you'll smell…

Sheraton Grand

1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Nikki c. writes: Clearly they throw around the term "grand" pretty loosely in Sac.....I've stayed here a few times for work, and it was ok.  They have crammed some big beds into some small rooms.  I like a King size bed, but I also need room around the bed to frolic!…

Earl Grey Manor Tea Salon Nonpareil

916 2nd Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Amy P. writes: On Saturday, during Gold  Rush Days in Old Sacramento, after we were discouraged mightily by the old timey ladies at the Historic Old Sacramento Preservation who were frantically turning back the hordes of people who wanted to tour the tunnels, we…

Paesano's Pizzeria

1806 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: I would give 3.5 stars, but I'll round up because of the service at the bar, the Baked Pasta, and Sake Clams (have to like a bit of spiciness).
I can remember a time when I was in my 20's, and before Paesano's came along, this used to be an…

Chops

1117 11th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Yoshiko M. writes: Before it was Chop's, it was the Lobby (location by the State Capitol explains that name), and before that, it was Brannan's.  I didn't like it in any of its iterations.  The menu was too predictable, and none of the menu standards were done…

Tea Cup Cafe

1614 21st St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Scott S. writes: OK, number one, when you go in there, don't fall prey to the pretty menu with all the pictures. That's for the chumps. Ask for the specials and they will bring you out a plain white menu with Chinese on it. Turn it over and you will have the tastiest…

Sea Shanty

4650 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Jacqueline D. writes: It  was  a blustery,  rainy night when I first breezed into the Sea Shanty.  My friend and I were greeted with warm hello's from the patrons mostly whites and Mexicans in cowboy hats and work dungarees and a very  elderly lady bartender.   Several…

Art of Touch Massage Studio & Day Spa

3053 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Marja M. writes: I found this spa after doing some yelp recon for locations in the vicinity of the Radisson Hotel on Leisure Lane (near Arden Fair mall). Made reservations for a couple of different services after being helped by the very gracious Cindy. My friend and…

Raley's Supermarkets & Drug Centers

4850 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

WendySue R. writes: I moved to the neighborhood of this Raley's a few months ago and I never felt the urge to do a review until today.

I did some shopping around lunchtime today with my daughter and one of my items was a pre-marinated pork tenderloin that I was intending…

Jointed Cue Billiards

2375 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Crow M. writes: Everything tastes better when you're scared.

Do you travel to foreign countries and never leave the resort? Do you get pissed when some dude wearing a full-length black leather trench coat with a 14"  Raiders logo on the back thinks he's dressed…

Stephan's Auto Haus

3950 Attawa Ave
Sacramento, CA 95822

Wendy M. writes: I have been taking my Jetta TDI to Stephan for almost 5 years and trust him completely.  He keeps detailed records on my car, trouble shoots, and researches issues for me.  He is upfront with possible costs and alternatives.  Communication is…

El Novillero

4216 Franklin Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95820

Dane H. writes: I ate here a coupla months ago with my restaurant reviewer bud--he knows the owners, and they are very nice people. It's hard to argue about a place that is so friggin' popular. The place is always packed. I wish I'd have gone there when it was a…

Emigh Hardware

3555 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Greg S. writes: Woe be it to the uninformed customer who calls her "Ee-my."  I said it once, jokingly, and they threw me into back room where they keep all the drywall and lashed me mercilessly with weather stripping.

Actually, Emigh Ace Hardware is simply the best…

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2360 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Amber C. writes: who reviews their high school? me! i know that we can all give our horror stories about what high school was like and how horrible and angstful it was. yeah, it was for me, too. but...

i went to this high school and it was a really great experience…

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant

1530 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Juliane N. writes: I would drive from Davis to Sac just for some Mikuni's or Taro's, Mikuni's other half. It was finally time for a great sushi spot to grab sushi from even though it's not in Sac. The place is gorgeous! They have three different sushi bars and an…

River City Brewing Company

545 Downtown Plz
Ste 1115
Sacramento, CA 95814

Serena Q. writes: Who cares that its in the mall??? Downtown Plaza is a pretty cool mall as far as the design goes - its outdoor and nestled near the river and Old Sac. And more importantly, the food is amazing. One of my favorite restaurants in Sacramento. You can…

Candy Heaven

108 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kristen S. writes: There are probably as many candy shops in Old Sacramento as there are nail salons in the Lake Merritt area of Oakland. So, how can one candy shop possibly out-candy another one?

This one has free samples.

Also, despite the fact that their client base…

Press Richard L Fine and Scholarly Books On the Arts

1831 F St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kerri T. writes: If I could somehow move into Richard Press's store without him noticing, and live amongst all of the coffee-table-and-larger sized glossy books, I would be in heaven.  (Literally, because I would die from lack of food, but heaven nonetheless.)

R.…